Varun Chakravarthy attends a training session ahead of their T20 World Cup cricket semi final match against England in Mumbai, Wednesday, March 4, 2026.(AP Photo) Varun Chakravarthy’s contrasting performances across formats recently, from dominating the IPL to facing challenges during the T20 World Cup despite finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker, underline a deeper truth about…
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: For over a decade, the sight of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers sprinting between the wickets in red and gold was the heartbeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While their individual records are peerless, the duo’s lack of an IPL trophy together remains…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi and head coach Mike Hesson (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Pakistan cricket’s recurring pattern of hype followed by disappointment and backlash has resurfaced once again after another underwhelming run. An early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Super Eight stage was…
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) Participation of Bangladesh cricketers in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is now uncertain, with the final decision hinging on government approval amid ongoing regional tensions. A total of six Bangladesh players — Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Rishad…
Matheesha Pathirana (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders received a major boost ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 after Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that their star recruit Matheesha Pathirana is “fit and ready to join the IPL,” easing concerns over the franchise’s depleted pace attack.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Uttar Pradesh is rapidly transforming its sporting landscape with an ambitious push to build infrastructure from the grassroots to the international level. Under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath, the state government is focusing on stadium development, local facilities and major event hosting to make sports…
KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has raised serious concerns about Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026, calling captain Ajinkya Rahane a ‘weak link’ in the setup.With less than 10 days remaining for KKR’s opening clash against Mumbai Indians, Badrinath questioned both the team’s leadership and their squad…
Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with Sam Curran ruled out of the tournament. The England all-rounder, who was traded to the Royals along with Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings in exchange for Sanju Samson, was expected to play a crucial role in the team’s plans this season.Curran’s absence…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed a strong desire to remain through the Los Angeles Olympics. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar wants to stay until the 2027 ODI World Cup. T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on 2028 and ODI captain Shubman Gill has…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath during an inspection visit to review work at Major Dhyan Chand Sports University. (PTI Photo) Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its ambition to become a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out a wide-ranging plan focused on world-class infrastructure, education and grassroots development. At the…
